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Luxe Accents On The adidas Adi ease Premiere
By SoleInsider
In celebration of adidas Skateboarding?s first feature-length film, which will debut in Los Angeles on May 12th, a new rendition of the adidas Adi ease Premiere is offered.
Sporting a classic and lavish colorway overall, white consists as its primary tone which is implemented across the leather upper, rubber sole unit, tongue, laces and inner lining. Gold accents are applied on the signature three-stripe motif, heel tab and tongue label, in addition to a custom brass knuckles tongue tag.
Additional details include intricate stitching on the toe box for more reinforcement and subtle contrasting black accents evident on the heel unit via branding, in addition to more branding imprinted on the insoles. Furthermore, the iconic trefoil logo is also placed on the heel tabs.
Priced at $75, you can purchase a pair at select adidas accounts nationwide now.
A Closer Look At The adidas Elastic Slip On Shoes Designed By Pharrell
By SoleInsider
Pharrell and adidas Originals get you ready for summer with the modern day renaissance man’s two new sneaker models, the Elastic Lace-Up and Elastic Slip-On. Inspired by beach culture and providing a light, simple, and casually-stylish silhouette, Pharrell’s new sneakers take some heavy influence from the Stan Smith, but strip down the classic tennis shoe and add an elastic paneling at the heel for easy access and ideal summer chillin’. Get your bet look at the laced and lace-less iterations of the shoe here, and expect them at select adidas Originals retailers in the US soon.
The Next adidas Yeezy Boost Will Arrive This Summer
By SoleInsider
Fans who are looking forward to purchasing apparel from the YEEZY Season 2 collection will have to wait a bit longer, as the brand?s new president, Pete Fox, recently announced the postponement of its arrival this season.
In terms of footwear however, a new adidas Yeezy Boost will arrive on June 6th. Fox didn?t confirm specifically which it will be, but it can either be any of the pairs featured in the gallery above, including the standout striped SPLY variation.
With the label straying from a traditional fashion calendar, the reason for this change of release is in effort to deliver better quality for the best price points.
Stay tuned in to KicksOnFire for additional updates.
Look For The adidas EQT Oddity Luxe Pack This Week
By SoleInsider
Following its official reveal last week, more detailed imagery of this upcoming adidas EQT Oddity Luxe Pack are provided, as we approach its scheduled release date.
Consisting of a luxurious lifestyle iteration of the iconic Running Support 93 silhouette for men and Racing 93 for women, the sneakers are revamped with exotic and lavish detailing such as ostrich leather, snakeskin, suede, perforated nubuck and more.
Executed in an aesthetically pleasing palette of neutral white and tan, the models are finished off with a clean white midsole unit and classic gum outsole. With the Running Support 93 listed at $150 and the Racing 93 for $120, you can find the pairs at select adidas retailers on May 6.
The Newest adidas Tubular Sneaker Is Nothing Like What You Expected
By SoleInsider
adidas Originals has been dominating the lifestyle category with their NMD, Boost, and Primeknit regiment for the past year and a half. The adidas Tubular series has been releasing an infinite amount of heat as well, with a new model releasing almost every week to keep fans interested in the three stripes’ lifestyle slate. Today we get a look at the upcoming adidas Tubular Invader, a pair that takes aim at the likes of archival basketball models like the Top Ten with a modern twist on the heel for a touch of Tubular accents. A synthetic suede upper shines in a bright red while perforations make up the side panel branding. Available today from spots like Sneaker Politics for $110 USD.
The adidas Tubular Invader Red / Vintage White Is Now Up For Grabs
By SoleInsider
Over the past couple of years, adidas has dropped a handful of new adidas Tubular models. They’re dropped so many, that sometimes some of them kind of get overlooked. Take for example the adidas Tubular Invader. How many of you have heard of this Tubular model? Let’s put some shine on the shoe real quick.
The Tubular Invader comes constructed out of a suede upper. The heel region appears to be made out of some sort of textured material. A plastic heel cage connects to the suede placed on front portion of the shoe. Leather lining and a suede tongue tag give the shoe a premium touch and feel, while the predominantly white midsole cleans things up a bit. If you take a look at the back portion of the sole, you will notice that the red part of the sole comes with your traditional Tubular motif. Perforations on the toe, and Three Stripes complete the look of the shoe. Available now, pick up your very own pair for $110.
It looks Like Ben Simmons Is Going To Sign With adidas
By SoleInsider
It was almost a given that Ben Simmons was going to be the next top NBA prospect to sign with Nike, but it looks like that’s not going to happen, at least that’s what’s being reported from Stack.
It is being reported that Ben Simmons, the freshman forward from LSU who is expected to be this years #1 pick will soon sign an endorsement deal with adidas. A while back Simmons was spotted wearing adidas Yeezys, but many people didn’t make a big deal out of it as they expected him to still sign with Nike since he hired LeBron James and Rich Paul’s Klutch Sports for management back in March. Being that LeBron is signed with Nike, it only made sense that Simmons would be following in the same footsteps, right? That doesn’t look to be the case anymore. No confirmation yet, but don’t be surprised if news breaks out saying that Simmons is the newest member of the Three Stripes.
Italia Independent x adidas Originals Made In Italy Pack
By SoleInsider
Celebrating Italian heritage and craftsmanship, Italia Independent has linked up with adidas Originals to create the Made In Italy Pack.
The Italia Independent x adidas Originals Made In Italy Pack features three different adidas silhouettes: the adidas ZX Flux, adidas Los Angeles and the adidas Court Vantage. Each of the silhouettes comes draped in premium materials that include leather, mesh and suede. The two that stand out the most are the ZX Fluxes which comes dressed in detailed and colorful prints.
You can look for the Italia Independent x adidas Originals Made In Italy Pack at select adidas retailers now. Let us know down below which silhouette and colorway is your favorite out of the entire collection.
Back in December of 2015 adidas introduced one of their newest silhouettes from their adidas Skateboarding division with the adidas Matchcourt. Having taken inspiration from the classic adidas Nizza, the Matchcourt has now been featured in its first collaboration.
Partnering up with Welcome Skateboards, for this collaboration we see the adidas Matchcourt Mid take on a lifestyle look. The upper on this sneaker is composed out of a green canvas that takes inspiration from tennis court classics. This mid-top silhouette infuses an old-school design with skateboarding performance as durable suede detailing has also been added. Other details include a molded PU polyurethane sockliner for comfort and impact protection, and a vulcanized white rubber midsole.
Available at select adidas Skateboarding retailers now, what are your thoughts on the Welcome Skateboards x adidas Matchcourt Mid?
This time in a bold and understated hue of mineral and navy, the slightly brighter tone is more prominent across its suede lacing cage system and across its breathable knitted upper. Touches of navy are implemented on the toe box, midsole and elastic band on the rear to solidify its build, while it’s nicely offset by a clean tube-inspired sole unit.
Retailing for $140, you can start purchasing a pair at select adidas retailers nationwide now.
The newly-introduced adidas Tubular Radial is offered in yet another appealing colorway this spring 2016, following grey and black/burgundy iterations.
Now flaunting a pristine white finish, the burgeoning popular favorite is comprised of neoprene with tonal suede overlays across the toe cap and lacing cage system for reinforcement. Further detailed with a distinctive elastic strap on the mid-foot, the clean design is topped off by the label’s tube-inspired sole unit in its respective colorway.
Finishing details include subtle tonal branding on the tongue and heel. Retailing for $120, you can purchase a pair at select adidas accounts now.
I’m a fan since its introduction. I like the overall aesthetic and it looks superb in this colorway. Aside from the daily cleaning, it’s nice offering.
Sneakers In 4K: An Early Look At The Air Jordan 1 David Letterman
Noted as a homage to the iconic London runner, the low-top is comprised of nylon and mesh across its base, while pig-skin suede/synthetic nubuck overlays in black and off-white complement the build as well as reinforce the upper.
Additionally, touches of burgundy grace the heel, eyelets, tongue label and signature three-stripe webbing on the outer portion to pronounce the palette. Finished off with co-branding on the tongue tab and heels, the sneaker rests atop a clean white midsole unit and black outsole.
Priced at $140, you can find a pair at select adidas retailers nationwide starting Saturday, April 30th.
I?m a sucker for runners and this collab is pretty solid. I really like the utilization of colors and how it?s laid out. These will garner the attention it deserves.
Sneakers In 4K: An Early Look At The Air Jordan 1 David Letterman
adidas Equipment has benefited from adidas Consortium’s World Tour festivities, and the three stripe’s agenda to make the retro running imprint relevant again has been an underlying story throughout the past year overshadowed only by the successes of Boost technology and the Yeezy line. Today we get a look at a creative colorway on the adidas EQT Support 93 that
San Francisco 49ers fans, if you’re still out there, should flock to given the similar color palette. A “Lush Pink” is utilized in suede hits throughout while a yellow-ish gold hue lands on the side panels to contrast a black base. What do you think of the look? Check out a better view below and know that retail spots like Packer Shoes“>Packer Shoes have this pair in-stock right now.
Welcome Skateboards Designs the adidas Matchcourt Mid
By SoleInsider
Welcome Skateboards has teamed up with the three stripe’s skating imprint to revive the adidas Matchcourt Mid, repurposing the archival tennis court classic for lifestyle and skating use. The subtle grey and black colorway takes inspiration from tennis tournaments while the mid-top infuses old school design with ankle support suited for riding. The traditional vulcanized outsole is the perfect construction for skating and adds an iconic classic style for finishing while Welcome’s logo lands on the heel aided by a unique owl graphic on the insole. Available today for $80 USD via Premier.
Buy, Pass, Wait: Air Jordan 1 Letterman, Reebok Phase 1 Detroit Playas, Coca-Cola adidas ClimaCool 1
By SoleInsider
This week’s Buy, Pass, Wait is very heavy on the collaboration side, with releases from Burn Rubber, Supreme and even Coca-Cola getting into the mix. Naturally this leads to the question about the viability of such projects and whether or not they are even worthwhile in this day and age. We also talk about the latest Jordan retro (because of course we do) and Kobe’s newest way to troll the city of Charlotte.
Juan Martinez, Editor-In-Chief: (PASS) I had my doubts all the way up to the moment I saw them in person and now there is no doubt: these are not a must-have pair of 1s. The historical context is actually pretty great as David Letterman is an icon and possibly the Michael Jordan of his craft, but the tribute falls short. I blame the poor image quality of television at the time that kind of forced Jordan Brand’s hand to create a colorway that mimicked what appeared to be the color of MJ’s gear. I doubt it looked the same in real life.
Juan Carrillo, News: (PASS) Not really feeling the light crimson look. I’m very picky when it comes to my Air Jordan 1s. I’m already sacrificing comfort, so I at least want a shoe I’m totally in love with such as the Chicagos and SBBs.
Andres Carrillo, News: (PASS) I only own one pair of Air Jordan 1s (Chicagos) so I’m always looking to add another. The theme behind this colorway is ok but I’m not a huge fan of orange sneakers.
Renz Ofiaza, News: (WAIT) When I first saw it, it was an easy pass for me. But lately with all the recent high definition images and 4K video, I’m liking it a bit. The model itself is a classic so it’s something I won’t get tired off.
Supreme x Nike Air Max 98
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EIC Juan: (PASS) Don’t like the Air Max 98 and don’t like Supreme. What’s there to love?
News Juan: (PASS) The Nike Air Max 98 is a Air Max model I think I will never like or own. It just has a very unique look, in which you love or hate the shoe, there is no inbetween. Having it collab with Supreme does nothing for me since I’ve never owned anything with Supreme on it.
Andres: (PASS) I’m not a fan of Supreme and the Air Max 98 is just horrendous. I wouldn’t even wear these if someone gave them to me for free.
Renz: (PASS) I’m biased towards runners in general. I’m not too keen on the silhouette but the colorways are pretty solid. I like them but I won’t be interested in purchasing. I’d side with the snakeskin and red version though.
Burn Rubber x Reebok Phase 1 Detroit Playas
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EIC Juan: (BUY) Love the materials, the color scheme and of course the Biggie reference. Now this is how you turn what otherwise would be a ordinary (now) silhouette and turn it into something new and fresh. Amazing job by the Burn Rubber crew.
News Juan: (PASS) Big fan of Biggie, but the collab just doesn’t do it for me. I’m not crazy about the model either and the colorway is just ‘meh’ to me. I want to like it, but I just can’t.
Andres: (BUY) Pink sneakers aren’t really my thing but I can make an exception for this pair of Reeboks. After all they are an homage to Biggie who has plenty of hits (Baby, Baby!!) That textured leather is also just too nice.
Renz: (PASS) The theme and overall execution is cool, but the color isn’t suited for my taste. It’s pretty versatile for both genders though.
Coca-Cola x adidas ClimaCool 1
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EIC Juan: (PASS) I was in college back in 2002 and while I paid some attention to sneakers back then, it was not the passion like it is now. So to hear that these dropped back during those days doesn’t fill me with any nostalgia at all. The colorway is ok as it reminds me more of the San Francisco 49ers than Coke but it’s still a pass in the end.
News Juan: (PASS) The color scheme is solid, but it’s not enough to make me want a pair. I was happy to see the model make a return, but I probably won’t be picking up any of them.
Andres: (WAIT) Coca Cola and adidas are making sneakers together now? Who would have thought. I was too young to care about sneakers when the ClimaCool originally released but now that it’s back I actually like it. This colorway is cool because I love red shoes and the hits of gold give it that nice pop. Hopefully they get marked down in the future and I’m able to pick up a pair.
Renz: (BUY) I just learned this released back in 2002. I would’ve have purchased it back then if I was into runners. Aside from the collab, I’m just biased towards the colorway and the silhouette itself.
Nike Kobe 11 Draft Day
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EIC Juan: (WAIT) A price drop is inevitable for these and I’ll be copping then. I love the Draft Day idea and it’s a great way to cap off Kobe’s in-game career as he comes full circle and hopefully I won’t be paying full retail for them in a few months.
News Juan: (PASS) Cool concept/theme behind the shoe, but this is not a colorway I’d pick up. I have my eyes on a couple of Nike Kobe 11s that have already released, but this isn’t going to be one of them.
Andres: (PASS) I still haven’t picked up a Kobe 11 yet and this Draft Day colorway won’t be my first. Not only do I not like the colors used on the shoe, but it’s engineered mesh instead of Flyknit. Easy pass on my end.
Renz: (WAIT) I’ve shared that I’m a fan of the silhouette’s design. This colorway is a nice homage and it’s pretty appealing. If I was a die-hard black mamba fan, I would consider buying.
Do You Even Like Supreme Collabs?
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EIC Juan: When they just slap their name on a regular colorway of a sneaker without any thought or reason, it’s annoying to see the world go insane for them (but it’s usually because of resale and not because they actually think it’s good). There have been good Supreme collabs over the years, but they get bogged down by all of the nonsense and occasional misogyny that I can’t support in any way.
News Juan: I never understood the hype behind Supreme. Big ups to them for creating and building a strong following, but the collabs really do nothing for me. I could not care less whether the shoe is a Supreme collab or not. I’ll but it if I like it, not because it’s Supreme-collaborated.
Andres: I’m gonna keep my answer short and sweet. No! Supreme is all hype in my opinion.
Renz: Yes. I’ve been a fan of the brand since 2002, especially when they collaborated with Nike SB to create those AJ 3 Cement-inspired Dunks. Till this day, I still want a pair. I guess depending on the silhouette and how it’s executed, I would consider purchasing. Overall, there hasn’t been a pair that I really didn’t like. The only downside is the hype.
